Something interesting regarding the discussion of happiness:
Deepak Chopra: “Happiness that is contingent on something is another type of misery.”
CS Lewis: “Do not let your happiness depend on something you may lose.”

Two men with very different ideals, coming to basically the same conclusion. Happiness has to be a choice, regardless of circumstance.

Whenever Pete moves away from his bread and butter (comedians) and has on artists, musicians, scientists, etc, the episode is often weaker. With some notable exceptions of course. But holy crap was this one awesome! I feel like someone unloaded a truck full of knowledge on me

Wow. What a great conversation! I don’t normally love the FORBS episodes as much as the typical irreverent YMIWs that come out, but this was a great conversation. I’m going to have to listen to this a few times just to make sure I catch everything the dueling Petes say! Personally, I love the idea of a Utilitarianism that values inspiration more than happiness. Great stuff. Also, there are some wonderful young religious institutions that have begun to define spirituality as the way in which anyone connects to concepts larger than themselves — be it God, art, people hood, science, community, social action, nature, music, academic pursuits, etc… From my faith, as an example, check these guys out: http://www.JCoSD.com … Crispy ep as usual Pete!

Your podcast is my new church. I wish that your podcast was a place I could go every week where I walk in and congregate with a bunch of folks, shake hands, sing songs, and then sit down and listen to you shoot the breeze with people. Coffee and donuts after. Or an impromptu group trip to the Golden Corral.

Good old Richard-Stephen Hawkins 😉 This one really hit home for me, especially the parts about group separation as a defense mechanism and why you should expose your anxieties to pursue truth and happiness. A little depressing to listen to in a cubicle, but nothing a little bike ride can’t help.